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New fishing regulations go into effect to improve bass fisheries statewide New regulations simplify rules to more effectively manage the quality of black bass fisheries New black bass fishing regulations are in effect throughout Florida, beginning July 1. This regulation change will streamline existing rules, allow anglers to keep smaller, more abundant bass and protect […]

Hunter safety courses (August) Contact: Karen Parker, 386-754-1294   Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in August The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in five counties in August. (List follows.) Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the […]

2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state season closes July 11 The 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters closes July 11, with the last day of harvest being July 10. The season will reopen Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, and on Labor Day. This season will help maintain […]

*(For more information on Bay scallops, click here: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops/) At the June 23 meeting near Apalachicola, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved measures to conserve bay scallops in the St. Joseph Bay area. The measures include delaying and shortening the recreational bay scallop season so it will open Aug. 22, run through […]

Media contact: Tammy.Sapp@MyFWC.com FWC votes to Postpone Bear Hunting in 2016 EASTPOINT, Fla. – Today, the seven-member Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to postpone bear hunting in Florida in 2016. Although the framework for bear hunting in Florida remains in place, there will be a zero hunt objective set for 2016, and […]